Slow Clock issue
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Racer
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Slow Clock issue
Remember that I got a new center unit to the tune of about $4,000 to solve the slow clock problem. They could have bought me a Rolex and saved $$$. Well the fix did not work! It is a software problem and Porsche is working on it. So if you have the same problem, put it on your work order each time you take the car in and someday it may be resolved.
Burning Brakes
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The clock on my 997 was chronically slow as well, to the tune of 3-4 minutes a week. I never pressed the issue for a fix since my dealer's hands were full with other issues with my former 997.
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I have the same problem but didn't want to take it in to have the dash replaced and wind up with alll sorts of rattles. Remarkably there are other ways to tell the time like looking at my wristwatch or cell phone.
Anyway I always thought that the slow clock in the p-car was a special relativistic effect (time dilation) because the car is so fast. Now you tell me that it's a software problem?
Anyway I always thought that the slow clock in the p-car was a special relativistic effect (time dilation) because the car is so fast. Now you tell me that it's a software problem?
Drifting
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From: North Carolina
Originally Posted by texas911
They should just add the NAV unit to your PCM, it would be cheaper. If I remember correctly, NAV equipped PCM's keep the correct time.
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Originally Posted by 997S X PO BOX
Remember that I got a new center unit to the tune of about $4,000 to solve the slow clock problem. They could have bought me a Rolex and saved $$$. Well the fix did not work! It is a software problem and Porsche is working on it. So if you have the same problem, put it on your work order each time you take the car in and someday it may be resolved.
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My '06 C2 (geez, its been a year already?!) had a slow clock problem--lost a few minutes a week. I had seen on this forum where someone thought it could be a simple software fix. Brought it into the local P-dealer. They did indeed replace the entire PCM unit. Can't remember the cost to Porsche, but it was in the thousands. To fix a slow clock!!! It has run accurately ever since.
Burning Brakes
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OK. The problem you guys are having is solved by our friend Prof. Einstein and his Theory of Realativity!!
As you approach the speed of light, time changes in a realative manner!!!!
Slow down and your clocks will be correct!!!
As you approach the speed of light, time changes in a realative manner!!!!
Slow down and your clocks will be correct!!!
Intermediate
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Slow Clock...
I have the same issue with my 2005 CS2. Someone had noted on this thread that the dealer replaced their entire PCM. Has anyone else had their PCM replaced?
Since I have the original style (no SIM card - no MP3 capability) it might be a good way to get a new unit on Porsche's dime. Any thoughts?
Since I have the original style (no SIM card - no MP3 capability) it might be a good way to get a new unit on Porsche's dime. Any thoughts?